To perceive (sound) by the ear, To listen to (something) attentively or in an official capacity, as in a court, To receive news or information; learn, transitive verb_ To attend, or be present at, as hearer or worshiper, To accede to the demand or wishes of; to listen to and answer favorably; to favor, verb_ get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally, examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process, listen and pay attention